Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Brushy Mountain Line
Photographed By Judith Barber, December 1, 2011
1. Brushy Mountain Line Marker
Inscription.
Brushy Mountain Line. . June 19, 1864. McPherson’s army of the Tenn., left wing of Sherman’s army, moved into this sector – the rugged terrain of Brushy mtn. – on the Kennesaw Mountain front. The 17th A.C. and Garrard’s Cav. Were N.E. of this point; 15th and 16th, S.W Hood’s A.C. and Wheeler’s Cav. (E. of Kennesaw Mtn.) were opp. the 17th A.C.; Polk’s A.C. (Loring), on the mtn.; Hardee’s A.C. on Loring’s left, S. of the mtn. June 21, Hood was shifted to Hardee’s left – prolonging the line S. to the Powder Springs road, leaving Wheeler’s Cav. To hold the Confederate right. For two weeks, Kennesaw mountain was the strategic point of the Confederate position.
June 19, 1864. McPherson’s army of the Tenn., left wing of Sherman’s army, moved into this sector – the rugged terrain of Brushy mtn. – on the Kennesaw Mountain front.
The 17th A.C. & Garrard’s Cav. Were N.E. of this point; 15th & 16th, S.W Hood’s A.C. & Wheeler’s Cav. (E. of Kennesaw Mtn.) were opp. the 17th A.C.; Polk’s A.C. (Loring), on the mtn.; Hardee’s A.C. on Loring’s left, S. of the mtn. June 21, Hood was shifted to Hardee’s left – prolonging the line S. to the Powder Springs road, leaving Wheeler’s Cav. To hold the Confederate right. For two weeks, Kennesaw mountain was the strategic point of the Confederate position.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-47.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 19, 1650.
Location. 33° 59.504′ N, 84° 34.721′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is on North Cobb Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1632 North Cobb Parkway, Marietta GA 30062, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Railroad War (approx. half a mile away); Peachtree Trail (approx. half a mile away);
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2011, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,063 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 5, 2011, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
